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Adoption

Liberia

About Liberia

Like many countries in Africa, children in Liberia are victims of abuse and trafficking because of the country’s poverty and injustice. Consequently, these vulnerable children lack access to education, are often exposed to a variety of illnesses and disease, and are likely to never acquire any life or job skills needed to support themselves.

How We Help

In Liberia, (un)adopted® partners with REAP (Restoration of Educational Advancement Programs), a Liberian ministry, to implement gospel-centered life skill camps for vulnerable youth and young adults. Camp participants receive career guidance, hands on learning opportunities, and biblical teaching that prepare them for the transition from life in an institution to life on their own where they must provide for themselves. Through the camps, older orphans are given the opportunity to hear the gospel, learn life skills, develop career awareness and receive education that will sustain them and offer a healthy transition into productive adulthood. After each session, (un)adopted’s staff and partner on the ground continue discipleship of the participants to ensure they continue to grow as they implement what they learned at camp.

Stories of Redemption

Meet Jerome

“Meet Jerome. Jerome lives in Liberia and attended a life skill camp sponsored by (un)adopted and REAP. At camp, Jerome learned the skill of masonry and is using his skills to serve by repairing buildings at his orphanage. He recently began construction on a small building for a church. In his time at the camp, Jerome learned that God has a purpose for his life and has gifted him in specific ways. Jerome is thriving in using his gifts and skills to bless others. Through the growth in Jerome’s life, the director of his orphanage has discovered the importance of life skill training and discipleship for other children in her home and is encouraging them to grow in the skills God has given them as they learn more of the Hope of Christ. ”